PoemsforRescueandRainbowBridge

Message To My Master

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The day you laid me down to sleep

you prayed to the Lord; my soul to keep

I know you had to send me on my way

but you sent me to a new; better; and much brighter day

You sent me home; to heaven above

where I'm cradled in God's arms; covered with His love

I understand what you did; you did out of love

and I'll return that love; from my new home above

My sickness is gone; and I'm free here to roam

I run and play in the meadows; here in my new home

We play here by the Bridge; from morning to night

there is no rain here; just warm sunlight

I know you all miss me; I miss you all too

but I'll always be with you; whatever you do

Please wipe the tears; from your weeping eyes

by remembering the good times; from days gone by

When you look out; into the dark of night

I'll be that bright star; your guiding light

We'll meet again at the Bridge one day

when we'll walk in the light; together to stay

The Rescuerer

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My job is to assist God's creatures

I was born with the drive to fulfill their needs

I take in helpless,unwanted, homeless creatures

without planning or selection

I have bought dog food with my last dime

I have patted a mangy head with

a bare hand

I have hugged someone vicious and afraid

I have fallen in love a thousand times

And I have cried into the fur of a lifeless body too

many times to count

I have Animal Friends and friends who have animal

friends

I don't often use the word "pet"

I notice those lost at the road side

And my heart aches

I will hand raise a field mouse

And make friends with a vulture

I know of no creature unworthy of my time

I want to live forever if there aren't animals in

Heaven

But I believe there are

Why would God make something so perfect and leave it

behind

Some may think we are master of the animals,

But the animals have mastered themselves

Something people still haven't learned

War and Abuse make me hurt for the world

But a rescue that makes the news gives me hope for mankind

We are a quiet but determined army

And we are making a difference every day

There is nothing more necessary than warming an orphan

Nothing more rewarding than saving a life

No higher recognition than watching them thrive

There is no greater joy than seeing a baby

play who only days ago, was too weak to eat

By the love of those who I've been privileged to

rescue, I have been rescued

I know what true unconditional love really is

for I've seen it shining in the eyes of so many

Grateful for so little.

I am an Animal Rescuer

My work is never done,

My home is never quiet

My wallet is always empty

But my heart is always full

I Am Rescue

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I am Rescue

I pick up your castoffs and hold them in my arms;

I unhook with your permission your castoffs from their chains and

abandonment;

I take your castoffs to be medically treated, altered and brought back

to health;

I remind your castoffs of what commands they once knew or teach

them what they should know;

I gently wash away the stench and smell and dirt accumulated on

your castoffs and kiss them gently;

I foster your castoffs and try not to fall too far in love with them so

that I can let go when that forever home is found;

I wipe away my own tears when the day comes that your castoff

leaves me to go live a forever life in a loving environment; and

....sometimes I hold that regal dignified furry head of your

castoff while he makes the final trip to the Bridge and tell him

that he is loved at this moment more than he has ever been

loved before. ...

I am RESCUE.

Author unknown

FROM FRIEND TO FRIEND

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You're giving me a special gift,

So sorrowfully endowed,

And through these last few cherished days,

Your courage makes me proud.

But really, love is knowing

When your best friend is in pain,

And understanding earthly acts

Will only be in vain.

So looking deep into your eyes,

Beyond, into your soul,

I see in you the magic, that will

Once more make me whole.

The strength that you possess,

Is why I look to you today,

To do this thing that must be done,

For it's the only way.

That strength is why I've followed you,

And chose you as my friend,

And why I've loved you all these years...

My partner 'til the end.

Please, understand just what this gift,

You're giving, means to me,

It gives me back the strength I've lost,

And all my dignity.

You take a stand on my behalf,

For that is what friends do.

And know that what you do is right,

For I believe it too.

So one last time, I breathe your scent,

And through your hand I feel,

The courage that's within you,

To now grant me this appeal.

Cut the leash that holds me here,

Dear friend, and let me run,

Once more a strong and steady dog,

My pain and struggle done.

And don't despair my passing,

For I won't be far away,

Forever here, within your heart,

And memory I'll stay.

I'll be there watching over you,

Your ever faithful friend,

And in your memories I'll run,

...a young dog once again.